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Basic MaterialsPaper, Lumber & Forest ProductsScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

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Catalysts
International Paper Company
Basic Materials· Paper, Lumber & Forest Products
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 3/10
Low Priority
Relative Laggard
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$37.24
+$0.80 (+2.20%)
Latest market quote
Momentum27
Value64
Quality32
Risk Resilience55
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 28, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 44/100

Momentum 27/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
3 articles

Updated Sep 6, 2026 · Sentiment 15.89%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 27/100AIQ Edge 3/10 Relative Laggard
Beat rate
38%
3 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
-33.7%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+233.7%
Jul 30, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 30, 2026-$0.03$0.04+233.7%$6.19B$6B
Apr 30, 2026$0.15$0.15+2.3%$6.02B$5.97B
Jan 29, 2026$0.28-$0.08-128.6%$5.91B$6.01B
Oct 30, 2025$0.47-$0.43-191.8%$6.73B$6.22B
Jul 31, 2025$0.39$0.20-48.5%$6.65B$6.77B
Apr 30, 2025$0.38$0.23-39.1%$6.3B$5.9B
Jan 30, 2025$0.03-$0.02-166.7%$4.74B$4.58B
Oct 31, 2024$0.26$0.44+69.2%$4.7B$4.69B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
9
Buy
3
Hold
12-month analyst target
$47.17
+26.66% versus current price
Based on 7 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$39.00
+4.73% vs latest price
Average target
$47.17
+26.66% vs latest price
High target
$61.00
+63.80% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 28, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$0.33

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$6.31B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score27

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score44/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
7
Average target
$47.17
Target upside
26.66%
Target range
$39.00 - $61.00
90-day revisions
-1

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
1
Neutral
2
Negative
0
seekingalpha.com · Aug 24, 2026

International Paper: H2 Recovery Looks Too Ambitious, Sell Rating Confirmed (NYSE:IP)

International Paper's H1 adjusted EBITDA reached $1.26B, leaving roughly $2.04B needed in H2 to hit the 2026 guidance midpoint. Read more on IP stock here.

finance.yahoo.com · Aug 3, 2026

Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on International Paper Stock?

International Paper has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, yet analysts remain highly bullish about the stock’s prospects.

finance.yahoo.com · Jul 31, 2026

International Paper Company Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Moby summary of International Paper Company's Q2 2026 earnings call

Open full news and sentiment

IP Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for IP stock?

IP's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move IP stock?

Upcoming events that could move IP include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could IP's next earnings report affect the stock?

IP's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive IP stock higher?

IP could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt IP stock?

IP could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.